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Friday, January 30

Marc-Andre Fleury Confirms Retirement, Declines NHL Comeback Offers

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Retired goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, who hung up his skates in 2025 after 21 seasons, has confirmed he will remain retired despite receiving calls from NHL teams. While he misses the competition and camaraderie, he is enjoying post-playing life, coaching his 6-year-old, playing tennis, and trying new activities like race car driving and boxing. Fleury finished his career with three Stanley Cups, a Vezina Trophy, and the second-most regular-season wins (575) in NHL history. He will be watching the upcoming Olympics and commented on a recent goalie fight, recalling his own near-fight with Jordan Binnington.

Anthony Mantha Scores in Penguins' Dominant 6-2 Victory Over Blackhawks

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Anthony Mantha scored a goal in a 31-second span during a dominant second period, contributing to the team's 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to five games. Mantha also assisted on Ryan Shea's goal, setting up a blistering one-timer from the right circle. His offensive contribution helped Pittsburgh break the game open and take firm control, highlighting his impact in the team's continued winning ways.

Thursday, January 29

Anthony Cirelli Excelling as Top Center During Point's Injury Absence

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Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli is highlighted as a solid waiver wire pickup, currently operating as the Bolts' top even-strength center while Brayden Point is injured. Cirelli recently had a four-game scoring streak snapped, during which he totaled three goals, four assists, and five shots. This upswing isn't new, as he had already excelled before Point's injury with 10 points across 11 outings. While lead power-play time is limited and Point may return next week, Cirelli is expected to remain a solid fantasy option.

Brayden Point Remains Out with Injury, Possible Return Next Week

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Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point is currently sidelined with an injury. Teammate Anthony Cirelli has been filling in as the Bolts' top even-strength center during Point's absence. There is a possibility that Point could return to action as early as next week, according to a recent fantasy hockey waiver wire report.

Mavrik Bourque Snaps Dry Spell with First Career Multi-Goal Game

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Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque scored two goals on four shots in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights, snapping a three-game dry spell. His goals, scored 5:30 apart in the second period, helped the Stars build a 4-1 lead. This marked the first multi-goal game of his career. Bourque, drafted 30th overall in 2020, now has 10 goals and 20 points, along with 91 shots on net, 35 hits, and a minus-3 rating across 54 appearances this season. He is one goal shy of matching his total from 73 regular-season outings last year.

Shane Wright Ends Scoring Drought with Two Goals in Kraken Victory

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Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright scored two goals and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs, ending a 13-game scoring drought where he had been limited to three helpers over his last 12 contests. This marked the second multi-goal game of his career. Wright, the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft, now has nine goals, 20 points, 79 shots on net, 42 hits, 40 blocked shots, and a plus-2 rating through 53 appearances this season. He scored on a backhand rebound and a wrist shot in the third period.

Bouchard's Late Goal, 3-Point Night Fuels Oilers' OT Comeback

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Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard was instrumental in a 4-3 overtime comeback win against the Sharks, scoring his 15th goal of the season with 59 seconds left in regulation to tie the game. He also added two assists, finishing with three points, five shots, two PIM, two hits, and a plus-2 rating. Bouchard extended his point streak to four games, tallying four goals and seven assists during that span. Through 55 outings, he now has 15 goals, 44 assists, 148 shots, 75 blocked shots, 22 PIM, 22 hits, and a plus-13 rating, putting him on pace for his second career 80-point season.

Draisaitl Dominates with 3 Points, Sparks Oilers' Comeback Win

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Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl fueled a 4-3 overtime comeback victory against the Sharks, contributing a goal and two assists. He scored his 26th goal of the season at 1:34 of the third period, initiating the Oilers' rally from a 3-0 deficit, and also assisted on goals by Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard. Draisaitl finished with a goal on two shots, a plus-3 rating, and three hits. He has been dominating with 10 points over his last three outings, bringing his season totals to 26 goals, 51 assists, 147 shots on net, and a plus-14 rating through 52 appearances.

Mitch Marner Forces Overtime with Late Goal, Adds Assist for Vegas

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Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner forced overtime on Thursday night, scoring with 48.7 seconds left after keeping the puck in the offensive zone and blasting a shot from the left point. Marner also recorded an assist in the game, contributing to the Golden Knights' rally before ultimately falling 5-4 in a shootout to the Dallas Stars.

Mikko Rantanen Contributes Shootout Goal in Stars' Win

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Mikko Rantanen scored in the shootout on Thursday night, contributing to Dallas's 5-4 victory over the Golden Knights. His shootout goal helped the Stars secure the win after they had relinquished a three-goal lead in the third period.

Jason Robertson Scores Shootout Winner in Stars' 5-4 Victory

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Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson scored in the shootout on Thursday night, helping the Stars secure a 5-4 victory over the Golden Knights. The win came after Dallas blew a three-goal lead in the third period, with Robertson's shootout goal proving decisive in escaping with the win.

Brandon Montour Scores to Extend Kraken Lead in 5-2 Victory

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Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour scored a goal on Thursday night in the team's 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. His goal came just 31 seconds after Shane Wright's second-period tally, extending Seattle's lead to 3-1. The Kraken went on to win, extending their winning streak to three games.

Matty Beniers Sets Franchise Record, Extends Point Streak to Five Games

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Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers scored 1:21 into the first period in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. This goal extended his point streak to five straight games and also marked a new franchise record for Beniers, as he reached 10 goals in a calendar month.

Hyman Scores Overtime Winner in Oilers' Dramatic Comeback

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Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman scored 1:06 into overtime, completing a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory for the Oilers against the San Jose Sharks after trailing by three goals in the third period.

McDavid Scores, Assists OT Winner in Oilers' 4-3 Comeback

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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid scored his 34th goal and assisted on Zach Hyman's overtime winner, leading the Oilers to a 4-3 comeback victory over the San Jose Sharks. McDavid will also play for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics alongside Macklin Celebrini, whom he praised for his drive and hard game, noting the Sharks' young talent presents a new challenge.

Ingram Stops 17 Shots in Oilers' Overtime Comeback Win

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Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram started Thursday's home game against the San Jose Sharks, stopping 17 shots after a rough start in a 4-3 overtime win. He was back in the crease after being pulled from his last appearance and is expected to start two of the Oilers' four games before the Olympic break.

Staal Caps Historic 3-Goal Rally in Final Minute for Hurricanes Win

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Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal scored with 29.4 seconds left in regulation, completing a historic three-goal rally in the final two minutes for a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth. This marks his 12th goal of the season and second in his last 19 games, contributing to one of the most improbable comebacks in NHL history.

Dowd Scores Shootout Winner, Two Goals in Capitals' 4-3 Victory

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Washington Capitals forward Nic Dowd scored the decisive goal in the shootout, securing a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. He also scored the game's opening goal early in the first period and a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, contributing significantly to the Capitals' win.

DeBrincat Scores Two Late Goals to Force Tie for Red Wings

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Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat scored two late goals, with 1:40 and 51.1 seconds remaining, to pull the Red Wings into a 3-3 tie against the Washington Capitals. His tying goal notably caromed off Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren, contributing to a 4-3 shootout loss.

Patrick Kane Becomes NHL's All-Time Highest-Scoring U.S.-Born Player

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Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane made history Thursday, surpassing Mike Modano to become the NHL's all-time highest-scoring U.S.-born player with his 1,375th career point (an assist on Ben Chiarot's goal) in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Capitals. He also scored his record 54th shootout goal. Kane, who recently hit 500 goals, expressed relief to achieve the milestone and was lauded by fellow American players for his iconic career.